PRN Activity Assistant at Geisinger Behavioral Health Center Danville, Springdale, AR
PRN Activity Assistant at Geisinger Behavioral Health Center Danville in Springdale, AR. Est. up to $40k. Apply with swipeandhired.
Job Locations
US-AR-Springdale
Job Post Information*: Posted Date
1 hour ago (11/11/2026 1:09 PM)
ID
2026-114809
# of Openings
1
Job Family
Direct Patient Care
Location: Name
Yellow Rock Behavioral Health
Overview
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
Assist with planning, developing, organizing, implementing and directing individual and group activities/recreation within the facility.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Organize, lead and promote interest in recreational activities to patients and their families.
- Serve as a resource for new patients introducing them to other patients and staff, explaining programs and encouraging participation.
- Explain the rules of activities and instruct participants at a variety of skill levels.
- Document activity interventions and patient progress in the medical record per facility documentation requirements.
- Seek supervision and support when complications arise in dealing with a patient either in an individual or group setting.
- Enforce safety rules to prevent injury and modify activities to suit the needs of specific groups.
- Organize and set up the equipment that is used in recreational activities.
- Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate’s degree in activity therapy or related field preferred.
- P revious experience in recreation in a healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility also preferred.
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